[Video] Needlz Talks Maschine MK2

The mega-producer Needlz, who works with top hip-hop artists such as Busta Rhymes and Drake, uses the new Maschine MK2 in order to create his new masterful beats. The new Native Instruments Maschine MK2 production workstation is the newest release in the Maschine family and is currently in the lab for a full written review. Check out the video with Needlz breaking down exactly how he uses his Maschine in the studio.

The mega-producer Needlz, who works with top hip-hop artists such as Busta Rhymes and Drake, uses the new Maschine MK2 in order to create his new masterful beats. The new Native Instruments Maschine MK2 production workstation is the newest release in the Maschine family and is currently in the lab for a full written review. Check out the video with Needlz breaking down exactly how he uses his Maschine in the studio.

The New iterations of the Native Instruments Maschine and the Maschine Mikro is now available in stores worldwide and at the NI online shop. We're talking about the new Maschine MK2 and the Maschine Mikro MK2 that has some upgraded mulit-colored pads, better screens, and better overal ergonomics. Also included in this upgrade is the new Maschine 1.8 software which works with the new color-coding system and provides a better workflow. We have a Maschine MK2 in the lab for a full HD-Video review. Check out my Unboxing & First impressions video in the meantime to see what you get in the box.

When Native Instruments announced the new Maschine MK2 and the Maschine Mikro MK2 a few weeks ago, they also released a set of cool accessories to make your time with the unit more enjoyable. Native Instruments has just produced the new Maschine Stand which brings the unit up and angled for better ergonomics, and a Custom Kit that allows you to change the color scheme of the Maschine MK2. The full written review of the Machine MK2 is still on the way, but you can check out my quick HD-Video install of the new NI Stand and Solid Gold Custom Kit after the jump.

Native Instruments has just announced the new generation of the Maschine that is set to hit store shelves on October 1st. The Maschine MK2 and Maschine Mikro MK2 will now both be available in a black version and a white version. The new Maschine & Mikro versions will also get new pad upgrades which have increased pad sensitivity and multi-colored backlit for better visual feedback. The new Mashine MK2 setups will also get redesigned displays and a new software version 1.8 that is available for free download to current Maschine users as well. Check out the video, pricing, and details inside.

We recently reviewed the Native Instruments Maschine Studio hardware and software which is a great production tool that can be used in the studio behind the scenes or in all out live performances. Check out this new live drumming video by ASADI on the Native Instruments Maschine MK2.

New York deep house don Marc 'MK' Kinchen recreates his remix of Storm Queen's "Look Right Through" with Maschine.
Marc uses Maschine to chop up a vocal sample and build a remix, then drags the parts straight into Traktor's Remix Decks -- ready for road testing in some of the world's top clubs. Check out the video of MK's thought process in the production realm as well as in the DJ realm inside, then head on over to our full written review to see if the Maschine will suit your production needs.

Native Instruments has just announced their new flagship Production hardware, the Maschine Studio, and new software called Maschine 2.0. The new Maschine Studio hardware is even larger than the original and provides best-in-class control with new hi-res color displays, a new edit section with jog wheel, and excellent 16-multi-color backlit pads. The Maschine 2.0 software provides lots of improvements to the user interface and works better and faster on all three Maschine Production devices.

Just last week we finished the in-depth HD-video and written reviews of the new Native Instruments Maschine Studio Music Production MIDI Controller. We found that the Maschine Studio is an extremely powerful device that can help music makers produce professional tracks using this very tactile production centerpiece. The powerful Drum Synth that's included in the new Maschine 2.0 allows users to tailor their drum sounds to suit their individual style.

A few months ago we finished the in-depth HD-video and written reviews of the new Native Instruments Maschine Studio Music Production MIDI Controller. We found that the Maschine Studio is an extremely powerful device that can help music makers produce professional tracks while using it as the production centerpiece. Check out the new Native Instruments Maschine Workflow Tutorial six-Part video series which will guide and show users how to create a new beat from start to finish.